Ezzalzouli's 45th-minute strike keeps Betis third

Real Betis beat Getafe 1-0 at Estadio de La Cartuja on Thursday, earning their fifth win in six La Liga matches. Getafe suffered their third defeat in six games, leaving both sides with sharply different recent records.

How it happened

Abde Ezzalzouli broke the deadlock in the 45th minute, converting a move created by Troy Parrott. Betis finished with 22 shots, including nine from inside the box, while Getafe managed eight attempts and three from inside the area. David Soria made six saves for Getafe, compared with two for Real Betis.

The numbers

Betis dominated possession at 75% and completed 597 accurate passes from 672 attempted. Getafe completed 146 accurate passes from 215. The hosts also registered eight shots on goal to Getafe's two, while committing 13 fouls against Getafe's 24.

Who decided it

Ezzalzouli shaped the result with the only goal and finished as the match's highest-rated player at 8.2. He played 72 minutes, recorded one shot on target and supplied two key passes. Parrott also played 72 minutes, added the assist, produced one shot on target and made two key passes.

Why it matters

The result leaves Real Betis third with 15 points from six matches, three behind leaders Barcelona. Getafe sit 15th on five points, 10 behind Betis, with a goal difference of -4. Betis have won both home matches this season without conceding, while Getafe remain without an away win after two defeats.